MLROCSHR Chapter 83
by VolareThe summer rain poured down without warning, pelting the windows with a dense, piercing sound, like countless angry hands desperately pounding, trying to break through the thin barrier and intrude into this supposedly quiet space.
Lian Xun sat at his desk, his fingers drumming unconsciously on the surface, his gaze fixed on the scattered photos and letters on the desk, his expression solemn.
The photos seemed to be screenshots from a video, slightly blurred, but clear enough to recognize the two figures passionately embracing on the sofa as none other than him and Qi Luzhi!
The letter contained only a few brief words:
[8 PM, meet at Time Cafe!]
Printed in a generic font.
Lian Xun couldn’t immediately figure out who was behind it.
However, he was certain that the other party’s intention was definitely not just to invite him for coffee.
He raised his eyes to look in the direction of Qi Luzhi’s office across the way, a sense of worry rising in his heart.
Had Qi Luzhi received these photos as well?
A flash of lightning illuminated the sky outside the window, distorting the light and shadows on his face, making his complexion appear even paler.
Lian Xun pursed his lips and called Qi Luzhi.
“Hey, Qi-gege, are you working late tonight? When will you come pick me up?” Lian Xun tried to make his voice sound as normal as possible.
“Yeah, probably a bit late. Sorry you have to wait a while,” Qi Luzhi’s voice on the other end of the line sounded as calm and indifferent as always, without any abnormalities.
Lian Xun continued to probe, “Have you… received anything strange these past couple of days?”
Qi Luzhi paused for a moment. “What do you mean? No.”
“Oh, it’s nothing then.”
Hearing Qi Luzhi say that, Lian Xun finally felt the anxiety in his heart subside.
Then from the other end, a concerned message: “You behave yourself in the office and wait for me, don’t go anywhere, you hear?”
“Yeah, got it.”
After hanging up, Lian Xun sighed at his phone. “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to lie to you.”
Since the other party hadn’t gotten to Qi Luzhi yet, he would end it all here.
Whether it was blackmail or threats, he absolutely couldn’t let anyone affect Qi Luzhi.
Lian Xun threw the letter and photos into the paper shredder, grinding them into scraps, then slowly got up and resolutely went out.
Sheng Shao Group.
Qi Luzhi played with the letter in his hand, his stern gaze occasionally falling on the wall clock, as if waiting for something.
A quarter of an hour later, Feng Nuo hurried into the office, handing a photo to Qi Luzhi.
“CEO Qi, I checked the surveillance footage. It seems like this was the only person who entered your office that afternoon.”
“Okay, I understand.”
“Handle this,” Qi Luzhi said, putting the letter and the photo into an envelope, tossing it to Feng Nuo, and then put on his coat ready to leave.
Walking to the door, he looked back worriedly towards Lian Xun’s office, the lights were still on.
He sent Lian Xun a message:
[Are you still in the office?]
The reply came instantly:
[Yup! What’s up, missing me?]
Qi Luzhi’s expression softened, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.
[Yeah, missing you! Wait for me!]
[Okay!(*)]
In the back seat of the taxi, Lian Xun put down his phone, watching the bustling traffic outside the window, his heart full of unease.
He couldn’t help but wonder, who was it that sent this letter?
Lian Feng?
Or a rival of Xun Qi Technologies?
It couldn’t be An Shun, right?
Was he really that petty?
Besides, if it were An Shun, he should be sending it to Qi Luzhi instead of him!
Lost in thought, the taxi had already arrived at its destination.
Lian Xun got out of the car, raised his umbrella, and walked into the only coffee shop on the side of the road amidst the noisy rain.
Perhaps because of the heavy rain, there were very few people in the shop, only a couple sitting near the window.
Lian Xun scanned the shop and spotted a woman in the corner, hiding her face behind a book.
He slowly walked over and sat down opposite her, casually saying, “I presume you’re the one who sent the letter to this young master? So timid, you didn’t even dare to sign it?”
The person lowered the book a little, revealing two large eyes, and feigned surprise. “You actually came?”
“You… why is it you?”
Lian Xun frowned slightly, snatched the book away, and looked at An Jinnan, who was laughing hysterically, with annoyance.
“Alright, what do you want?”
“I don’t want anything,” An Jinnan said, crossing her arms, a strange smile tugging at her lips.
“I never thought, CEO Qi’s mysterious lover would actually be you? A man…”
An Jinnan’s eyes were filled with a mix of complex emotions: jealousy, incomprehension, anger, unwillingness…
Lian Xun lowered his eyes slightly, not wanting to argue with her.
The truth was right in front of him, there was nothing to say.
“That’s right, it’s me, sorry to disappoint you. So what do you want?”
An Jinnan leaned back in her chair, looking down at Lian Xun arrogantly. “Will you agree to anything I ask?”
“I’ll agree to anything, but on the condition that you don’t use this to blackmail Qi Luzhi!”
Lian Xun suddenly raised his eyelids, his sharp gaze shooting towards An Jinnan, carrying a hint of intense pressure.
An Jinnan’s expression changed, and she took a small USB flash drive from her bag and slammed it onto the table, her confidence seemingly boosted.
“Take a look at this first before you talk to me about conditions!”
Lian Xun glanced at the USB flash drive on the table, the kind that could be connected to a phone. He picked it up and plugged it into his phone, opening the only video inside.
It started from the moment Qi Luzhi pulled Lian Xun onto his lap.
And ended when the two of them entered the break room and closed the door.
Not a single frame was missed.
Lian Xun’s expression became increasingly ugly. He impatiently unplugged the USB flash drive and threw it onto the table.
“Alright, what are your conditions?”
Judging from An Jinnan’s attitude, she probably didn’t plan to let him off so easily.
No matter what, he had to bury this matter here. This video absolutely could not be leaked.
An Jinnan had gained the upper hand, and her face became smug again, as if deliberately teasing Lian Xun, she picked up her coffee and leisurely took a few sips, without saying a word.
Lian Xun urged in a cold voice, “Hurry up, don’t waste my time.”
He had secretly come out to meet her without Qi Luzhi’s knowledge, and he needed to get back as soon as possible.
“Alright, I’ll tell you then,” An Jinnan said, staring into Lian Xun’s eyes, pausing dramatically.
Lian Xun met her gaze expressionlessly, his aura even more imposing than hers.
“My request is very simple, you and Qi Luzhi, break up.”
After An Jinnan finished speaking, she smiled, waiting for Lian Xun’s reply.
“What?” Lian Xun was stunned for a moment, and the fist hidden under the table clenched a little bit at a time.
“What’s wrong, unwilling? Didn’t you say you’d agree to any condition?”
Lian Xun’s jaw tightened, staring intently at An Jinnan’s smiling face, barely suppressing the urge to beat her up.